Bidspirit auction | A THURINGIAN GOTHA PORCELAIN CUP

A THURINGIAN GOTHA PORCELAIN CUP AND SAUCER, DUKE ERNST I OF SAXE-COBURG AND GOTHA, 19TH CENTURY - A gilt porcelain cup and saucer with a relief portrait bust of Duke Ernst I of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, father of Prince Albert, the husband of Queen Victoria. The pieces were produced by the Gotha Porcelain factory in Thuringa, Germany during the first half of the 19th century. Germany, 19th century. Dimensions: Cup H: 3 3/4 in., (9.5 cm.); Saucer D: 5 in., (12.7 cm.) Condition: Very good, with some minor rubbing to gilding in places. Manufacturer's mark worn but still faintly visible. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.